This eight-day family safari is carefully designed to balance adventure, wildlife intensity, cultural discovery, and relaxation.
From the lush forests of Arusha National Park to the tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara National Park, the predator-rich plains of Serengeti National Park, the wildlife-dense floor of Ngorongoro Crater, and t
Airport pickup and private transfer
Safari briefing
Leisure time at the pool
Family relaxation
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you are warmly welcomed by your Deeper Serengeti Safaris representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha.
Tulia Boutique Hotel offers a peaceful garden setting, swimming pool, and spacious family-friendly rooms perfect for relaxing after international travel.
In the evening, your private safari guide provides a detailed briefing, explaining the journey ahead, safety measures, wildlife expectations, and daily routines tailored to family comfort.
Accommodation: Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
Meals: Dinner
Scenic transfer
Morning and afternoon game drive
Lake exploration
Wildlife viewing
Photography stops
After breakfast, depart for Arusha National Park, a scenic and less crowded park ideal for families.
This compact park offers remarkable ecological diversity including montane forest, open savannah, and alkaline lakes. Wildlife here is gentle and easily observable, making it perfect for a relaxed introduction to safari life.
Children often enjoy spotting
• Giraffes moving gracefully across the plains
• Zebras grazing in small groups
• Buffaloes resting near water sources
• Black-and-white colobus monkeys leaping through trees
• Flamingos along the Momella Lakes
The backdrop of Mount Meru adds dramatic scenery throughout the day. Return to Arusha in the late afternoon for rest and dinner.
Accommodation: Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Scenic drive along Rift Valley
Game drive in Lake Manyara
Wildlife observation
Lake shoreline exploration
Depart Arusha and drive along the Great Rift Valley escarpment toward Lake Manyara.
Lake Manyara is famous for its groundwater forest, where elephants walk quietly beneath towering fig trees, and for its rare tree-climbing lions often seen resting on acacia branches.
The park’s diversity offers rich sightings including
• Large troops of baboons
• Hippos in shallow pools
• Flamingos lining the soda lake
• Giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest
After an extended game drive, continue to Karatu for overnight at a peaceful lodge surrounded by highland landscapes and farmland.
Accommodation: Kankari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Scenic transfer through Ngorongoro
En route wildlife viewing
Afternoon Serengeti game drive
Big Five tracking
After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro highlands and descend into the vast Serengeti plains.
The transition into Serengeti is dramatic endless golden grasslands stretch to the horizon. Upon arrival in Central Serengeti, enjoy a picnic lunch before beginning your afternoon game drive in the wildlife-rich Seronera Valley.
This region offers strong Big Five potential and exceptional predator sightings.
Wildlife may include
• Lion prides resting on kopjes
• Leopards hidden in riverine forests
• Elephants crossing open plains
• Buffalo herds
• Cheetahs scanning for prey
Return to camp before sunset where family tents offer comfort and authentic safari atmosphere.
Accommodation: Tukaone Serengeti Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Full-day game drive
Big Five viewing
Predator tracking
Bush picnic lunch
Wildlife photography
A full day dedicated to exploring Serengeti’s extraordinary wildlife concentration.
With no long transfers, your guide focuses on tracking predators and exploring river systems and kopjes. Children and adults alike are captivated by the dynamic interactions between lions, hyenas, and grazing herds.
A bush picnic lunch allows extended time in the wilderness without rushing.
This day often delivers
• Lion hunts or pride interactions
• Leopard sightings in trees
• Elephant families crossing plains
• Hippos and crocodiles in rivers
Return to camp for storytelling around dinner under the stars.
Accommodation: Tukaone Serengeti Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Scenic transfer
Crater descent
Big Five viewing
Picnic lunch
Transfer to lodge
Depart early and drive toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend 600 meters into Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most wildlife-dense ecosystems.
The crater floor provides exceptional opportunities to spot
• Black rhino
• Lions
• Massive elephant bulls
• Buffalo herds
• Hippos in freshwater pools
A picnic lunch is enjoyed near a hippo pool before ascending the crater rim and continuing to your lodge near Karatu for overnight.
Accommodation:Furaha Luxury Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Scenic transfer
Tarangire game drive
Elephant observation
Wildlife photography
Return to Arusha
Drive to Tarangire, famous for its towering baobabs and one of Tanzania’s largest elephant populations.
Tarangire River acts as a magnet for wildlife, especially during dry months.
Expect sightings of
• Large elephant families
• Lions resting in shade
• Giraffes browsing
• Zebras and wildebeest
• Diverse bird species
After a full game drive, return to Arusha for overnight.
Accommodation: Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transfer to Materuni Village
Waterfall hike
Traditional coffee experience
Swimming at Chemka Hot Springs
Transfer to airport or hotel
After breakfast, drive toward Mount Kilimanjaro’s foothills to Materuni Village.
Enjoy a guided walk to Materuni Waterfall and learn about Chagga culture, coffee farming, and traditional preparation methods.
Continue to Chemka Hot Springs where crystal-clear turquoise waters offer safe and refreshing swimming for the whole family.
After relaxation and lunch, transfer to the airport or your hotel in Arusha.
Accommodation: None / On request
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
